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HIPHOPDX Lil Tjay

Kay Flock & Lil Tjay - 'Fed Up'

Kay Flock & Lil Tjay – ‘Fed Up’

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Lil Tjay Taunts 6ix9ine By Cozying Up To His Ex-Girlfriend: 'You In Good Hands Ma'

Lil Tjay Taunts 6ix9ine By Cozying Up To His Ex-Girlfriend: ‘You In Good Hands Ma’

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Lil Tjay - 'No No'

Lil Tjay – ‘No No’

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Future's Baby Mother Addresses Lil Tjay Dating Rumors: 'Let Me Clear This Up Immediately'

Future’s Baby Mother Addresses Lil Tjay Dating Rumors: ‘Let Me Clear This Up Immediately’

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Lil Tjay Arrested On His Birthday Over Outstanding Warrant

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Ice Spice Accused Of Cheating On Boyfriend With Lil Tjay, Being 'Colorist' & 'Fatphobic'

Ice Spice Accused Of Cheating On Boyfriend With Lil Tjay, Being ‘Colorist’ & ‘Fatphobic’

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Lil TJay & Kalan.FrFr To Live The ‘Good Life’ On Upcoming Canadian Tour

Lil TJay & Kalan.FrFr To Live The ‘Good Life’ On Upcoming Canadian Tour

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Kanye West Proved Cancel Culture Isn’t Real, Says Lil Tjay

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Lil Tjay & Fivio Foreign Turn Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ Into Holiday Drill Anthem: Listen

Lil Tjay & Fivio Foreign Turn Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ Into Holiday Drill Anthem: Listen

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Lil Tjay ‘222’ Plays It Safe & Somber

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Lil Tjay Seemingly Shades Gunna While Celebrating Success Of His New Album ‘222’

Lil Tjay Seemingly Shades Gunna While Celebrating Success Of His New Album ‘222’

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Lil Tjay Drops First Album Since Being Shot: ‘I’m Back Where I Needed To Be’

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Lil Tjay Levels Up With Jadakiss Verse & Pharrell Studio Session

Lil Tjay Levels Up With Jadakiss Verse & Pharrell Studio Session

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Lil Tjay – June 22nd

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Lil Tjay Relives Near-Fatal Shooting On New Single

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SZA Admits She 'Punked Out' Of Lil Tjay 'Calling My Phone' Collab After Her Verse Leaks

SZA Admits She ‘Punked Out’ Of Lil Tjay ‘Calling My Phone’ Collab After Her Verse Leaks

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Real Name: Tione Jayden Merritt

Lil Tjay
BORN:
Apr 30, 2001
AGE:
24
NET WORTH:
N/A
HEIGHT:
5'10

BIO

Bronx, New York artist Lil Tjay started his music career in 2016 by simply releasing tracks on Soundcloud. His first song was “Resume” and it garnered attention quickly online. In 2018, he performed at a showcase and caught the attention of an A&R, leading to the release of his single “Brothers,” which earned him a record deal with Columbia Records. He released his debut EP No Comparison the same year. Tjay’s break broke out moment was his feature on Polo G’s hit single “Pop Out”, which peaked at 11 via Billboard Hot 100. At the end of 2019, Lil Tjay released his debut album True 2 Myself, which reached No. 5 on the US Billboard 200. Since then, Lil Tjay has been growing his fanbase with his highest charting single, “Calling My Phone” featuring 6Lack and it is now 3x platinum. His most recent album, Destined 2 Win, is now RIAA certified gold.

PROPS

  • Lil Tjay went viral with breakthrough single “Brothers”
  • Lil Tjay is a 24x platinum selling artist.

Top Lil Tjay Questions

How did Lil Tjay get his name?

His stage name is derived from the first letter of his first name and first three letters of his middle name.

What was Lil Tjay’s breakthrough single?

“Brothers”

Where is Lil Tjay from?

The Bronx, NY

Who are some of Lil Tjay’s influences?

Drake, Meek Mill, Usher

Who is Lil Tjay signed to?

Columbia Records

What are some of Lil Tjay’s biggest collaborations?

Pop Smoke, J. Cole, Moneybagg Yo, Offset and many more.

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